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This study aimed to investigate the toxic effects of nano-titanium dioxide (nano-TiO2) exposure on the ovaries and the underlying mechanisms. By establishing a nano-TiO2 accumulation model in mice, our research systematically evaluated the effects of different concentrations of nano-TiO2 exposure on the development and reproductive endocrine functions of mice. The results showed that nano-TiO2 exposure significantly reduced the littering rate, sex hormone levels, and ovarian index of mice, and the effects were dose-dependent. Studies on the mechanisms involved revealed that nano-TiO2 induces an excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to the potential collapse of the mitochondrial membrane and an increase in the apoptosis rate of granulosa cells, thereby triggering oxidative stress and inhibiting the expression of ovarian-specific genes and granulosa-cell function genes. This study reveals the \u201cdual blow\u201d mechanism of nano-TiO2-mediated ovarian morphology and function through oxidative stress in granulosa cells, namely directly disrupting cellular homeostasis and interfering with the reproductive-related gene network, ultimately leading to decreased ovarian function. 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